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THE HEBREW 



A DRAMATIC SKETCH 



BY 

CHARLES ULRICH 

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''The High School Freshman,'' ''A Daughter of the Desert,'' 

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CHARACTERS. 
IsADORE FiNKELSTEiN. .A Merchant Prince from the Ghetto 

RACHAEL FINKELSTEIN...FINKELSTEIN^S ^^^^^^^'^^ ^^^^^^^^ 

Mabel Jamieson •/ :* A u 

\s first produced by The Dickerman School of Acting Omaha 
N;l:aska on March 3, 1910, under the direction o Mr Goodw^^ 
Dickermin. Mr. Earl Jamison appeared as Isadora, Miss Helen 
Empton as Rachael, and Miss Ruth Berg as Mabel. 



Note.— Rachael and Mabel may double if desired. 



The action of the play transpires in Finkelstein's parlor 
on the night before Christmas. 



Place— N'^w York. 



Time— The Present. 



Time of PLAYiN(^Thirty Minutes. 



NoTiCE-Production of this play is free to amateurs but 
the sole professional rights are reserved by the Publishers. 

COPYRIGHT, 1910, BY T. S. DENISON & COMPANY. 

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STORY. 



Isadore Finkelstein, a Ghetto Jew, has become rich through 
a kicky investment, and in order to reahze his ambition to 
be a milhonaire, he embarks in a railway enterprise in Mon- 
tana. He has a daughter, Rachael, whom he idohzes and 
for whose happiness he is constantly striving. 

The scene opens on Christmas Eve and Isadore is remem- 
bered with presents by friends, including a dress suit which 
he decides not to wear because the people of the Ghetto 
might think he is growing proud because of his wealth. 
While felicitating- Rachael upon their good fortune, a tele- 
gram is received announcing the failure of the railway 
scheme, by which his fortune is swept away and he sud- 
denly becomes a pauper. 

All that is left Isadore is the $500 bill which had been 
sent him by a man who had robbed him some years pre- 
viously, and his dead wife's engagement ring, which he 
takes from a box on the mantel. Rachael is heartbroken, 
but Isadore revives her courage by telling her that they 
will return to the Ghetto and reimbark in business. Mean- 
while Mrs. Arthur Jamieson (doubled by Rachael, if de- 
sired ) appears at Isadore's house with the request that he 
lend her $500 to prevent the foreclosure of a mortgage on 
her home and the eviction of herself and children. It 
develops that Jamieson had done Isadore a wrong by caus- 
ing his arrest on a false charge of swindling and he refuses 
to listen until he is told that Jamieson is dead, and that 
Jamieson had once saved his life after he had been robbed 
and thrown into the river. 

When Isadore hears this news, his gratitude overcomes 
resentment and he gives Mrs. Jamieson his sole capital, the 
$500 bill. She leaves him in gratitude and realizing that 
he is indeed a pauper, he breaks down. Thoughts of Rachael 
sustain his courage and he braces up. A second telegram is 
received announcing that the previous message was false 
and that the railroad scheme was not only highly successful, 



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but that stocks had bounded to five times above par. An 
org-an in a nearby church peals forth glad Christmas notes 
and the curtain descends upon a scene of happiness. 



CHARACTERS AND COSTUMES. 

IsADORE — A Ghetto Jew who has been made rich by a 
lucky investment, tie is uneducated, genial, good-natured 
and shows an absorbing love for his daughter. He should 
combine lightness with pathos and betray no eccentricities 
such as the burlesque stage Jew presents. He should be 
played with dignity and force, and while he should present 
the Hebraic characteristics, they should not be objectionably 
exaggerated. The dominating traits of his character should 
be love for his child and charity for the oppressed. He 
should be dressed in good but rather ill-fitting garments, 
with a round, small-brimmed hat, set well back on head. 
He wears a close-cropped black beard and mustache and 
should appear to be about fifty years of age. 

Rachael and Mabel — As Rachael, a quiet, well bred 
girl must be portrayed. She should be lively and emotional 
and about seventeen years old. She wears a light house 
dress, cut low. As Mabel Jamieson she wears a long cloak, 
with hat, veil, mufif and fur boa. In this .character she must 
be seen as a matron and should be emotional. Must be 
played with quiet dignity and force to be effective. 



PROPERTIES. 

Round parlor table, easy chair, three or four upholstered 
chairs, sideboard with glasses, decanter, etc., sofa, pictures 
on wall, photographs for mantel, rugs, etc., for floor. 

Dress coat for Isadore ; three or four bundles, neatly 
wrapped, for Rachael; $500 bill for* Rachael; plush jewel 
box for Rachael ; bunch of documents resembling stock 
with seal ; long cigar for Isadore. 



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STAGE DIRECTIONS. 



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Door 



1 Window ( 1 I 1 Door [- 

Sideboard 



Chair D Q D Chair 
'Fire-place Table yv 

Ch°air SofW 



STAGE SETTING. 

R. means right of the stage ; C, center ; R. C, right cen- 
ter ; L., left ; R. D,, right door ; L. D., left door, etc. ; 1 E., 
first entrance ; U. E., upper entrance, etc. ; D. P., door in 
flat or scene running across the back of the stage ; 1 G., first 
groove, etc. The actor is supposed to be facing the audience. 



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Scene: Isadore's parlor in 4, neatly furnished. Prac- 
tical door L. C. in F. Window R. C. in P., showing snow 
effect outside, it being Christmas Eve and storming with- 
out. Fireplace R. 2 E., with soft fire glow. A mirror in 
hack of fireplace with an electric light covered with red tis- 
sue paper hung in front zvill give a bright glozv and have the 
appearance of a cheerful fire burning. In front of fire- 
place is an easy chair and a center table stands R. C. Prac- 
tical doors R. U. E. and L. 2 E. Sofa L. C. Sideboard zvith 
glasses and decanter betzveen zvindozv and door in F. Rugs 
on floor and pictures on zvalL Mantel over fireplace shows 
several photographs leaning against zvall. Scene lighted by 
means of incandescent lamps, or lamp on table. Scene should 
be elegant and betoken wealth. See Scene Plot for stage 
setting. 

At rise enter Rachael R. U. E. She carries a book in 
her hand and zvalks slozviy to fireplace. Then, after looking 
about as if in search of someone, she sits in easy chair. 
Lively music for curtain. Sleigh bells are heard at intervals 
throughout the action of play. 

Rachael (as she looks sighingly into fire). It is after 
nine o'clock and father has not yet returned. Whatever can 
be detaining him, when he promised to be home early. 
Business, I suppose, even on Christmas Eve, when other 
people are so happy giving presents. Ever since he became 
interested in that Montana railroad scheme, which he be- 
lieves will make him a millionaire, he thinks of nothing but 
gigantic business schemes. Ah, poor, dear father, I some- 
times wish w^e still were in our little store in the Ghetto, anc^ 



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that he had not made that $50,000 in speculation. (S{^Jis.) 
Ah, we were so happy then. Still, his good fortune enabled 
him to educate me. But to what purpose ? I am a Jewess — 
and so many doors are closed through prejudice to our race. 
Ah, how unjust is the world; how unfair the distinctions 
of race. If men only knew the heart of sympathy that beats 
in my father's breast, they would treat us more consider- 
ately. (She stirs Hre with angry stab of poker. Isadore 
ri}igs bell off stage L. 2 E. and talks loudly as if in alter- 
eation with someone at door. Rachael starts zi'ith pleased 
expression and turns to C. D. in F.) 

Isadore (offstage L. U.). Vat for you keep me waiting? 
You tink I am a waiter, eh? (He changes voice to English 
accent.) Beg pardon, sir. I thought you were the ice man. 
(He assumes Jezvish accent.) Vat. Me an ice man? No, 
for sure Isadore Finkelstein is not a robber. Veeping Me- 
thuselah ! If you say dot again, I discharge you for sure. 

Enter Finkelstein L. C. in F. He stands in entrance 
and shakes his fist offstage L. as if in anger. 

Rachael (Laughs, rises and goes to L. C. in F.). It is 
father and quarreling with the butler, as usual. (To Isa- 
dore.) Father. (She advances tozvard him zvith out- 
stretched arms). 

Isadore (comes tozcard her n'ith smiling face). Rachael, 
my child. I haf kept you vaiting, my dear. (Kisses her on 
forehead.) 

Rachael (after pause takes his hands and drags him to 
fireplace). I have a severe lecture to read you. father. 

Isadore (sits in easy chair). Isli dot so, Rachael? I am 
in great expectationment of your lecture. Veil, go aheadt, 
if you don't charge me notinks, yust wag your tongue like 
it vas a vindtmill. I don't care. I vill take my medicine. 

Rachael (as she sits by his side and looks up at him 
in mock severity). First tell me, Mr. Isadore Finkelstein, 
where have you been all day? 

Isadore. Vere haf I been, Rachael? I am expriscd at 
you, for sure. I vas out lookin' for bissness, Rachael ; biss- 
ness. 



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Rachael. The same old story, father. Business. When 
will you ever give up thoughts of business ? 

IsADORE (surprised). Give up bissness, Rachael? For 
sure, you must be insanity alreaty. Give up bissness? Ven 
I got vings here, Rachael, I give up bissness. (Puts hand 
to shoulders.) 

Rachael (laughs). Where did you spend the day? 

IsADORE. I vent to de Ghetto dis morning, und vat you 
tink? Steisenman's store vas on fire. 

Rachael (horrified). Oh, dreadful! It may ruin him. 

IsADORE (in pained surprise). Ruin Steisenman ! I am as- 
tonishment at your duplicity, Rachael. 

Rachael (laughs). Simplicity, father; not duplicity. 

IsADORE. Yust vat I said — explicity. You can't hurt my 
expressionate of English, Rachael. 

Rachael (laughs). Well, tell me of the fire. 

IsADORE. Ah, it vas burning fine ven Steisenman he see 
me und laugh. I say to him, mit tears in my voice, ''Steisen- 
man, vat for you laugh ?" He say in my ear, ''Shoo, Finkel- 
stein, not a vord — I vas insured yesterday for $5,000 und 
de agent he make a mistake und make out de policy for 
$15,000." (Sighs heavily.) Ah, dat Steisenman always vas 
a lucky financer. 

Rachael. But that is dishonest, father. He surely won't 
collect all that money because of the mistake of an agent? 

Isadore (surprised). For sure, he vill, Rachael. Dishon- 
est? Vat is dot? No, dot's bissness, Rachael. Eferybody 
plays tricks in bissness, my child. If you don't play de oder 
fellow, he play you und mastication you. Vy, dot is bissness. 

Rachael. It is a robber's game. It darkens homes and 
breaks the hearts of loving wives and mothers and tender 
children and. brings sorrow to the world. 

Isadore (caresses her). You little preacher ! If peoples 
have money, Rachael, dere hearts don't break. 

Rachael. Money does not always bring happiness, 
father. I often have wished we were poor again and back 
in the Ghetto in the little store where mother died. (Sighs.) 
Poor mother. 



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IsADORE (sadly). Yes, poor mudder. She is in heaven 
now. How lonesome is de house. Tree years ago she die 
in our arms, Rachael. She vas my staff; she make me valk 
straight ; she help me make money like a honest man, al- 
dough dat vas not alvays good bissness, 'cause I lose many 
fine bargains. (Lively.) But I make mooch money in my 
]\Iontana railroad, Rachael. 

Rachael. I hope so, father. But suppose the scheme 
fails and the big men force you to the wall. Wlmi then, 
father ? 

IsADORE (caresses her). If dey do — if dey do, I lose 
$40,000. 

Rachael. That would mean ruin, would it not? 

IsADORE. No, only a black eye, Rachael. 

Rachael. What would you do then, father? 

IsADORE. Make an assignment, Rachael. 

Rachael. And then, father? 

ISADORE. I vould go to work at anyting if you, only 
promise to lofe me alvays like a good little Finkelstein 
should lofe her fader. 

Rachael (embraces him). Dear father, you are a king. 

IsADORE (caresses her). Und you vas my queen, my dear. 
(Bell rings offstage L. Both start. Sound of sleigh bells 
offstage.) 

Rachael (rises and goes upstage to L. C. in F.). I must 
see what that is for. (At door looks off L.) Why, it's Milvc 
with a bundle. 

IsADORE. Mike mit a bundle! He call me de ice man. 
For sure, I take his bundle ven I get de chance. 

Rachael (calls off). I'll take the bundles, Michael. 
(Exits L. C. in F.) 

IsADORE (at fireplace, mockingly). Michael! Schweinegel, 
she mean. 

Enter Rachael L. C. in F. carrying three large si::-ed 
boxes. She goes to table R. C. and puts them doi^'u. 

Rachael (at table). Some presents for you, father. 
(Works excitedly at bundles, unicrapping them.) 



10 THE HEBREW. 

IsADORE (rises ill excitement and goes to table and as- 
sists Rachael clumsily). Presents! For me, Rachael? Who 
is it, vat for is it, und vy unci vat is it? If you don't answer 
me I fall down in a specialize fit. 

Rachael. We'll see, father. They're coming in bunches. 

IsADORE. Yah, I had a hunch dey vould, Rachael. We 
soon have enough to open a store in de Ghetto again. Dey 
didn't cost you no expressage, Rachael ? 

Rachael (laughs). No, they came prepaid. (Opens 
box and takes out a dress coat — astonished.) Why, father, 
it's a dress suit for you. 

IsADORE (surprised, takes coat and examines it critically). 
Veeping Moses, ain't dot fine? A silk collar, too. 

Rachael (looks at card). It's a present from Mr. Him- 
melstern with his compliments. Try it on, father. 

IsADORE. Sure, I put it on. (He puts it on and struts 
about.) I look like a millionaire now, maybe. How do it 
fit, Rachael? 

Rachael (laughs). It needs taking in here and letting 
out there. When it is altered it will be all right. 

IsADORE (takes off coat). I send it back mit my measure 
to Himmelstern, den it costs Isadore Finkelstein notinks. 
(Puts coat on table and takes up box.) Vat is all dese tings 
here? 

Rachael (opening boxes). A bolt of silk for me, a meer- 
schaum pipe for you, and a letter — (opens it and takes out 
bill in surprise.) A $500 bill — 

Isadore (springs forzvard zvith avidity and takes bill 
which he scans excitedly). A $500 bill! Veeping Methuse- 
lah ! I get heart pressure when I see dot. Who sent dot, 
Rachael ? 

Rachael (Reads letter). "From a man who once de- 
ceived and robbed you, but whom you befriended. I send 
this in recognition of your service." (To Isadore.) There 
is no signature. 

Isadore (looks at bill perplexed). A man vat robbed 
und deceived me? Vy, he's crazy. Maybe it's a counterfeit? 
(Looks at bill again.) No, it schmells goot. I take de risk 



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unci keep it. (Puts it in z'cst pocket.) Ah. Rachael, di-^ is 
a wery suspicions occasion — 

Rachael (laughs.) You mean auspicious, father. Let 
us be happy with all the world tonight, for it is Christmas 
Eve. (Church organ is played softly offstage.) Listen! 
The Christmas anthem bids Jew and Gentile alike to forc^et 
their differences of belief. (Bell rings offstage L.) 

IsADORE. Quick, Rachael ! INIaybe dere is anoder fellow 
vat robbed me ven I vasn't lookin'^ und who vants to get 
even mit me. 

Rachael (runs to L. C. in F. excitedly). It's another 
letter, father. 

IsADORE. Take it quick, before Alike schwallows it. 
(Exit Rachael L. C. in F., going L. and enters almost im- 
mediately zvith a telegram. She comes C. to Lsadore.) 

Rachael (gives him telegram). A telegram for you, 
father. 

IsADORE (opens telegram). I know vat it is, Rachael. 
It's from Schmitzling in Peoria, who vants me to get his 
son Ikey a job in Xew York. I don't trust dat boy, 'cause 
he is slippery. (Opens paper and looks at it, then starts.) 
\'at is dis? My eyes is getting bad. (He studies over tele- 
gram and shoics emotion. He staggers to easy chair and 
sits dozvn unth a groan, folloi^'cd by Rachael.) 

Rachael (in distress). What is the matter, father? 

IsADORE (gives her telegram). My child, read it. but be 
brave — be brave, Rachael. (Shozvs emotion.) 

Rachael (takes telegram zvith emotion and reads softly). 
'The Montana Interstate Railroad scheme has failed. The 
Legislature will grant no rights of way. Stock not worth 
the paper it is printed upon. Sell what you can before 
news of the break is made public tomorrow. James A. 
Jones, broker." (She stands as if in a dream for a moment, 
then uttering a sob, fails beside his chair at fireplace.) 
Father, you are ruined! (She hides face in her hajids.) 

Isadore (caresses her). It is notinks, Rachael. Don't 
cry, my dear. All de money in de wide world ain't wort a 
single tear from your pretty eyes. Don't worry, my dear. 
I'm a man. Dese little tings come to us poor peoples to make 



12 THE HEBREW. 

lis feel dat we are playtings in de hands of fate. \^e vill go 
out in de vorlt togeder hand in hand und face it bravely. 
Don't be afraid, Rachael. 

Rachael (sobbingly). I care not for myself, father, but 
you — you, who are getting old and have to start life all 
over again. 

IsADORE (laughs). Vy, vat is dot — notings. I vill go in 
bissness again on Mulberry street und make big piles of 
money. I got my eyes on goot bargains now, so don't cry, 
my dear. (Takes bill from pocket.) See, ve have got a for- 
tune here — $500 to start mit. Vy, ven I started before, all 
I had vas a dozen collar buttons und a pair of suspenders. 

Rachael (dries her eyes). True, father. We have no 
cause to despair. (Rises.) Good-night, father. (She goes 
upstage to R. U. E., pauses at door, then with a sob exits 
R. U. E.) 

Isadore (rises and goes to R. U. E. and looks off after 
her). Poor child. I hope her heart won't break. (Looks 
about sadly.) So ve must leave dis place after all und go 
back to de Ghetto. Ah, it is hard. And all ve have got be- 
tween us and starvationment is dis $500 bill. (He takes it 
out and looks at it fondly.) No, ve von't starve. (Goes 
to mantel and takes out of box a diamond ring.) My poor 
dead vife's engagement ring. (Takes off mantel photo- 
graph and kisses it.) My dead vife. (Looks at an- 
other photograph.) And dis is my only child, Rachael. 
Poor, poor girl. (Picks up bundle of documents lying on 
mantel.) My railroad bonds. Dey will bring only two cents 
for vaste paper. Guess I burn dem up. (Holds them at fire, 
but changes mind and returns them to mantel.) No, I keeps 
dem so I frame 'em und write underneath, "Sure proof dat 
Isadore Finkelstein vas a fool." (Goes to table and takes 
up dress coat.) A dress suit for me. Vat would dey say in 
de Ghetto if dey knew Isadore Finkelstein had a dress suit. 
No, no; I vill sell it for Rachael's sake. (Bell rings offstage 
L.) Somebody coming? Vat do dey tink dis is — a hotel? 
Maybe it's Himmelstern or Streichheimer. Dey must not 
see me now. I am not myself. Poor Rachael. (He exits 
with signs of emotion L. 2 E.) 



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Enter jNIabel, L. C. in F. She wears a heavy cloak, unth 
fur boa and muff, hat and veil. She comes dozvn C. timidly 
and looks about. 

jMabel (as she looks about). No one here! The butler 
told me he and his daughter were in this room just now. 
Where can they have gone ? What will he say when I make 
my appeal? Will he spurn me? My God! If he does not 
come to my relief, I and my dear children must die ! Ah, 
this suspense is killing me ! Why doesn't he come ? Where 
is he? {She zcalks about and stands near L. C. in F.) 

Enter L. 2 E. Isadore wearini^ long sinoki]r^ jacket and 
smoking big cigar. He conies C. and starts on seeing Mabel. 

Isadore (aside, as he looks at Mabel). A vomans here! 
How did she blew in ? I hopes dere von't be a scandalations. 

Mabel (to Isadore, as she comes dozvn C). Mr. Finkel- 
stein ? 

Isadore (at C.j bozmng). Yes, matam, Mr. Isadore Fink- 
elstein. Und you? 

Mabel (hesitatingly). Mrs. Arthur Jamieson. 

Isadore (starts). Oh, ho! You vas Mrs. Jamieson. For 
vy are you in my house, matam ? 

Mabel. To beg your assistance for my children and 
myself. 

Isadore. For vy you come to me? Your husband is not 
my friend. 

Mabel (zvith emotion). I know that quite well, sir. But 
I do not come to plead in his behalf. You and he differed 
in business — 

Isadore (passionately). Veeping Methuselah! If dat vas 
all ! He had me arrested for schwindling him in dat 
speculation — und I vas innocent ! My God ! He swore 
falsely. He took my good name away und I vent to jail ! 
It killed my goot vife — my Rachael, who vas my life, my 
soul! (Walks about excitedly.) 

Mabel (sits at table R. C, tearfully). True. He did you 
this wrong, but he repented it a thousand times. Oh, I beg 
yoi- may believe in his repentance — 



14 THE HEBREW. 

IsADORE (interrupts) . Vat is his dependence to me now? 
He did not tink of de pain he gave me here (hand on heart). 
He wreck my Hfe, broke my wife's heart. But, thank God ! 
My daughter did never know — must never know ! It would 
kill her— kill her! 

Mabel (zvith emotion). My husband deeply regretted 
his act, which was inspired by business rivalry. Even with 
his dying breath — 

IsADORE (starts). His dying breath? 

Mabel (after tearful pause). Yes, for my husband is 
dead. 

Isadore (amazed). Dead! Dead! It is a punishment! 

Mabel. He died a week ago and it was his dying wish 
that I might visit and tell you all. 

Isadore (impatient). Veil, all is said — he is dead! Let 
him rest. He did not treat me right, but — but — I vill not 
hold it against you. 

Mabel. Oh, I thank you for those words, sir ! You have 
a heart. You doubtless know that my husband lost every- 
thing and that he died in the direst poverty. 

Isadore. Too bad ! Too bad ! But, madam, de vorld is full 
of poor peoples. Vat a shamefulness dat de rich is crowding 
efiferybody to de vail. 

Mabel. My husband implored that I should turn to you 
for assistance — 

Isadore (interrupts indignantly) . You come to me for 
existence ! For vy ? Vat did your husband do for me, except 
put a stain on de good name of Finkelstein? Und should I 
pay you for dot? No, matam ; I cannot help you. (Turns 
upstage L.) 

Mabel (rises and goes C). It is not for myself that I 
make this appeal to you, but for my helpless children. My 
husband once saved your life. 

Isadore (starts). Saved my life? 

Mabel. Yes, when robbers four years ago beat you in- 
sensible and threw you into the river. 

Isadore (advancing slozvly toward her at C). Yes — yes! 



THE HEBREW. 15 

Mabel. It was my husband who chanced to hear your 
cries, sprang into the water and seized you just as you 
were sinking — 

IsADORE {emotion). For vy did you not tell me dis pre- 
vious ? I neffer know it vas your husband who safe my life. 
I look efferyvere, but I could not find de man. Matam, I 
tank you vid all my soul, for my daughter's sake. Vat can 
I do for you, matam? I give you assistance — even money, 
if you need it. Vat you vant? 

Mabel. Merely a loan of $500 to prevent the foreclosure 
of a mortgage upon the roof that covers the heads of my 
children. You are rich — 

IsADORE {interrupts). Rich — rich as Rothschild! I tell 
you — {pauses in doubt — aside.) Shall I tell her de trut'? 
I am ruined, but she must neffer know. {To ]\Iabel, 
proudly.) I got money — a dozen barrels in my cellar. 
( Takes out $500 bill, looks at it sighingly, then gives it to 
Mabel.) Here, take it — for de sake of your little babies. 
{Voice breaks.) 

Mabel {takes bill). Thank you, from my heart! 

Isadore {zvith emcttion). It is nottings, matam; only a 
flea-bite. Vat is $500 to me, Isadore Finkelstein? {His voice 
breaks.) Your husband saved my life — $500 is cheap for 
dat. If you want more, matam — 

Mabel {interrupts). No, no, sir. This will be ample. I 
esteem it an honor to know you, even, even — {hesitates.) 

Isadore {C, proudly, reproachfully). Vy don't you fin- 
ish, matam ? Even dough I am a Jew ! Dat is vat you vas 
going to say. 

Mabel {zcith bozved head). Believe me, sir, it was not 
in a disparaging sense — 

Isadore {proudly). I know, matam, I know! I am a 
Hebrew, but I glory in my race ! 

Mabel {tearfully) . You are indeed noble and an honor 
to mankind. My children and I have cause to remember 
you in our prayers forevermore. 

Isadore. Not for me, matam. I ain't worthy of it. Pray 
for — pray for my sweet child, Rachael — bless her! 



16 THE HEBREW. 

jNIabel (goes to L. C. in F.). We'll pray for both of you. 
Farewell! (EA'it L. C. in F., turning L.) 

IsADORE (follozvs licr and looks off after her sighingly). 
Now I am ruinationed sure. ( Takes out ring and kisses it as 
he comes to fireplace.) In remembrance of my angel vife, 
Rachael ! I ain't got anyting to start my store mit unless 
I sell (lis diamond ring. (Puts back in pocket.) No, no; I 
must neffer do dat ! (Takes up bundle of bonds from man- 
tel.) You didn't make me a millionaire, vat. (Sits in front 
of fire.) I vonder if Stachberger lend me $500 on my own 
vord vitout interest? (After pause, sobs aloud.) Ah, my 
heart vill break ! But Rachael must not see it. (Pulls him- 
self together zvith an effort.) Yes, I vill bear up for my 
daughter's sake. (Sits and looks into fire.) 

Enter Rachael i^. U. E. She comes sadly to fireplace. 
She starts on seeing Isadore, then zvith a sigh sits by his 
side and clasps her hands. 

Rachael (after pause). Father! 

IsADORE (caresses her). My dear, for vy don't you go 
to bed and sleep. 

Rachael. Because I cannot sleep with you sitting here 
alone in your misfortune. Don't grieve, we will be happy 
together. 

IsADORE. Yes, ve will be happy. Next year ve will 
be rich again, my dear. 

Rachael (sighs.). Yes, rich in love. 

IsADORE. Sure, Rachael. Rich in love. Dat is better as 
money. Love is efferyting — it is life — hope — salvation ! 
With love in our hearts, how can we be poor, Rachael. 
(Church organ plays softly offstage. Both listen. Bell rings 
offstage. To Rachael.) Ah, vat is dat? Maybe de sheriff 
come. 

Rachael (rises, goes to L. C. in F.). It is Michael with 
a telegram. (Exit L. C. in F., turning L.) 

IsADORE (at fireplace). A telegram! Maybe my great- 
grandmother die und leave me a fortune. 



THE HEBREW. 17 

Enter Rachael L. C. in F. zuitli telegram. She goes to 
Is ADORE at fi replace. 

IsADORE (to Rachael). Read it quick, Rachael. 

RacHx\el (opens telegram and reads aloud). "Previous 
telegram announcing failure of Montana Interstate Rail- 
road scheme was a mistake. News spread broadcast to in- 
fluence stock market. Scheme has gone through with a 
whirl and quotations on stock now are five times above par. 
Don't sell, but hold on like grim death, for you are a mil- 
lionaire. Congratulations. J. A. Jones." 

Isadore (eagerly, like man in dazed condition). A'at 
is dis? A millionaire, Rachel? Pinch me, pinch me. I have 
got a nighthorse ! (Organ szvells into loud Christmas notes. 
Sound of sleigh hells heard offstage.) 

Rachael (laughs sobbingly as she sits by Isadore at 
■fireplace). It is no dream, father. We don't go to the 
Ghetto after all. 

Isadore (caresses her). I wear dat dress suit yet, my 
dear. (Isadore and Rachael sit at fireplace R. 2 E., Isa- 
dore caresses Rachael^ zvho rests her head on arm of 
chair. Cathedral zvindoiv is illuminated and organ continues 
to play loudly, zvJiile sleigh bells are heard, until — ) 

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The Man from Nevada 

By CHARLES ULRICH. 
Price, 25 Cents 

Comedy-drama, 4 acts; 9 m., 5 f. Scenes: Easy to set, all in- 
teriors. Characters: Harrington, a member of Congress from Ne- 
vada. Col. Fitzallen, a war veteran. Count de Santeau, a French 
adventurer. Von Gruyter, a German. Jimmy Lester, a West Point 
cadet. Senator Shaw. Johnston, a rich broker. Manning, a cow- 
boy valet. Boxton, a butler. Madeline Sylvester, emotional lead. 
Marie Wentworth, de Santeau' s accomplice. Alice Saintsbury, a 
girl with a temper. Mrs. Shaw, a Washington matron. Lucy, a 
maid. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Act I. — The ball. The fortification plans. The false count ex- 
posed. The accusation. "The most daring card sharp in France." 
"This woman is his accomplice." 

Act II. — The tea party. The love of a true man rejected. A 
woman's heart trampled upon. A villain's advice, "Don't fish for 
titles." The theft of the necklace. "He is my husband." The 
oath, "I swear to bring him to justice." 

Act III. — Matrimonial complications of a German. Woman tru« 
to woman. A wife's confession. The rifling of the writing case. 
"No, I will stake my ilfe upon his innocence." 

Act IV. — Lovers' quarrels. Harrington as peacemaker. Story of 
the false marriage. "I love you." Villainy at bay. The attack. 
Manning to the rescue. Love rules the world. The shots. "I 
plugged him, boss."' The triumph of love. 

The Bank Cashier 

By W. C. PARKER. 
Price, 25 Cents 

Melodrama, 4 acts; 8 m., 4 f. If desirable one man can play 
three parts and one woman can double. Time, about 2 h. Scenes: 
Not difficult, 3 interiors, 2 exteriors. Characters: Templeton, the 
bank cashier. Kingston, the paying teller. Ichabod Slick and Jacob 
Sharp, Jew lawyers, detectives, etc., who are out for the "stuff." 
Blinkey, poor but romantic. Sinclair, a wealthy miner. O'Hara, 
"one of the finest." A detective. Edith Sinclair. Lucy, her maid. 
Susan, who means well. Biddy, who scrubs well. 
SYNOPSIS. 

Act I. — The village home. Lucy and Blinkey come to an under- 
standing. Susan and her gossip. The warning. The fatal letter. 
Ikey outwitted. The shattered prospects. 

Act II. — The troubles of Biddy. The bank cashier at business. 
Ikey wins his point. The unsuspecting miner. The trap. Paul tries 
to save him. The murder. Father and daughter. "The receipt or 
I'll choke you." 

Act III., Scene I. — The loving partners. Both on the same case. 
The law firm splits up. Scene II. — Blinkey bids Lucy "Good-bye." 
The warning and offer of protection. Paul again to the rescue. 
The enemies at bay. 

Act IV., Scene I. — Ikey bewails his loss. The precious coat-tail. 
Hurrah for Blinkey. Scene II. — The frosty welcome of Blinkey. 
The robbery. Burning the papers. The accusation. Retribution. 
The penalty. The reward of merit. 

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Jayville Junction 

By HARRY L. NEWTON. 
Price, 23 Cents 

Entertainment; 14 m., 17 f. Time, 1 h. 30 m. Scene: Interior 
of any railroad depot, which is easily set. Can be played with less 
number of people when desired. The following are a few of the 
many funny characters: Charley Grab, the ticket seller. Will Bawl, 
the train caller. Smash A. Trunk. Rastus. Samp L. Case, the 
drummer. Gus Hamburg. Happy Happen, the tramp. Doorlock 
Bones, the detective. Tommy, the boy with a wish. Willie Rawraw 
and six college girls. Reuben Hay and wife. The bride and groom. 
The girls with a giggle. The good-bye girls. Carrie Bunn, the 
lunch counter girl. Tillie Tung, the village gossip. The actress and 
others. This style of entertainment is very popular, as it affords 
abundant opportunity for specialties; is easy to set and easy to put 
on. It will prove a "money maker" for any club or society. 

" 'Jayville Junction' was a great success. We could not have 
found a better play." — Cora E. Pierce, Frankfort, Kan. 

Brother Josiah 

By W. C. PARKER. 

Price, 25 Cents 

Comedy, 3 acts; 7 m., 4 f. Time, about 2 h. Scenes: Easy to 
set. Garden adjoining Wellington Armstrong's New York City resi- 
dence. Drawing-room of same. Characters: Wellington Armstrong, 
a wealthy broker. His wife, who thinks only of society. Gladys, 
their daughter. Brother Josiah, a "rube," but with a true heart. 
Jemimy, his wife. Benjamin, their son, fresh from the farm and 
willing to learn "city ways." Le Blanc, a rich broker with a bad 
record. Edith, his daughter. Penstroke, Armstrong's confidential 
^an. Newcomb, a young author. James, a servant. 

SYNOPSIS. 

Act I. — The fashionable "lawn-partj-." Business troubles an- 
ticipated. The forlorn lover rebuffed. The arrival of "Brother 
Josiah." General consternation. Benjamin Butler Armstrong and 
his "pet." Josiah "dresses up" the statuary, dances a "break- 
down" with Jemimy, and breaks up the "lawn-party." 

Act II. — The family council. Josiah looking for the "pantry." 
Le Blanc makes a strange request of Edith. Josiah an unwilling 
witness. The plot to "fleece" Josiah. The broker's failure. Josiah 
gets his breakfast. The "favor' denied. The "lie" discovered. 
"Good-bye, forever." 

Act III. — Edith tries to initiate Benjamin into the ways of "our 
set." Impending ruin. Josiah to the rescue. Le Blanc attempts to 
coerce Gladys. Foiled by Josiah. Le Blanc and his "terms." 
Brotherly love. The canceled notes. The "turn of the tide." The 
victory of "Brother Josiah." 

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Price, 15 Cents Each, Postpaid. 

Nearly all of these sketches were written for profes* 
svonals and have been given with great success oy vaude- 
ville artists of note. They are essentially dramatic and 
ve^y funny; up-to-date comedy. They are not recom- 
mended for church entertainments; however, they con- 
tain nothing that will offend, and arc all within the 
range of amateurs. 

DOINQS OP A DUDE.— Vaudeville sketch, by Harry L. Newton; 2 m., I f. 
Time 20 m. Scene: Simple interior. Maizy Von Billion of athletic tendsn- 
cies is expecting a boxing instructor and has procured Bloody Mike, a prize 
fighter, to " try him out." Percy Montmorency, her sister's ping pong teacher, 
is mistaken for the boxing instructor and has a "trying out" that Is a sur» 
prise. A whirlwind of fun and action. 

FRESH TIMOTHY HAY.— Vaudeville sketch, by Harry L.Newton; 2m., 
1 f. Time 20 m. Scene: Simple rural exterior. By terms of a will. Rose 
Lark must mftrry Reed Bird or forfeit a legacy. Rose and Reed have never 
met and when he arrives Timothy Hay, a fresh farm hand, mistakes him fer 
Pink Eye Pete, a notorious thief. Ludicrous lines and rapid action. 

QLICKMAN, THE GLAZIER.— Vaudeville sketch, by Harry L. Newton 
and A. S. Hoffman; 1 m., 1 f. Time 25 m. Scene: Simple interior. Char- 
lotte Russe, an actress, is scored by a dramatic paper. With "blood in her eye" 
she seeks the critic at the office, finds no one in and smashes a window. Jacob 
Glickman, a Hebrew glazier, rushes in and is mistaken for the critic. Fun, 
Jokes, gags and action follow with lightning rapidity. A great Jew part. 

THE GODDESS OF LOVE.— Vaudeville sketch, by Harry L. Newton; 1 m„ 
1 f . Time 15 m. Scene: Simple exterior. Aphrodite, a Greek goddess, is a 
statue in the park. According to tradition a gold ring placed upon her finger 
will bring her to life. Knott Jones, a tramp, who had slept in the park aU 
night, brings her to life. A rare combinat ion of the beautiful and the best of 
comedy. Novel, easy to produce and a great hi*,. 

HEY, RUBE!— Monologue, by Harry L. Newton; 1 m. Time 16 m, Reuben 
Spinach from Yapton visits Chicago for the first time. The way he tells of 
the sights and what befell him would make a sphiKX laugh. 

IS IT RAINING?— Vaudeville sketch, by Harry L. Newton; 1 m., 1 f. 
Time 10 m. Otto Swimorebeer, a German, Susan Fairweather, a friend of 
his. This act runs riot with fun, gags, absurdities and comical lines. 

MARRIAGE AND AFTER.— Monologue, by Harry L. Newton and A. S. 
Hoffman; 1 m. Time about 10 m. A laugh every two seconds on a subject 
which appeals to all. Full of local hits. 

ME AND MY DOWN TRODDEN SEX.— Old maid monologue, by Harry L. 
Newton; 1 f. Time 5 m. Polly has lived long enough to gather a few facts 
about men, which are told in the most laughable manner imaginable. 

AN OYSTER ST^EW.- A rapid-fire talking act, by Harry L. Newton and 
A. S. Hoffman; 2 m. Time 10 m, Dick Tell, a knowing chap. Tom Askit, 
not so wise. This act is filled to overflowing with lightning cross-fires, 
pointed puns and hot retorts. 

PICKLES FOR TWO.— Dutch rapid-fire talking act, by Harry L. Newtort 
and A. S. Hoffman; 2 m. Time 15 m. Hans, a German mixer. Gus, another 
one. Unique ludicrous Dutch dialect, interspersed with rib-starting witti- 
cisms. The style of act made famous by Weber and Field. 

THE TROUBLES OF ROZINSKL— Jew monologue, by Harry L. Newton 
and A. S. Hoffman; 1 m. Time 15 m. Rozinski, a buttonhole-maker. Is 
forced to join the union and go on a " strike." He has troubles every minute 
that will tickle the ribs of both Labor and Capital. 

WORDS TO THE WISE.— Monologue, by Harry L. Newton; 1 m. Time 
about 15 m. A typical vaudeville talking act, which is fat with funny lipea 
wad rich rare hits that will be r€>membered and laughed over for weeks. 

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M. F. 

Documentary Evidence, 25 min. 1 1 

Dude in a Cyclone, 20 min 4 2 

Family Strike, 20 min 3 3 

First-Class Hotel, 20 min 4 

For Love and Honor, 20 min.. 2 1 

Fudge and a Burglar, 15 min.. 5 
Fun in a Photograph Gallery, 

30 min 6 10 

Great Doughnut Corporation, 

30 min 3 5 

Great ]\Iedical Dispensary, 30 m. 6 
Great Pumpkin Case, 30 min. ..12 

Hans \'on Smash, 30 min 4 3 

Happy Pair, 25 min.... 1 1 

I'm Not Mesilf at All, 25 min. 3 2 
Initiating a Granger, 25 min. . 8 

Irish Linen Peddler, 40 min... 3 3 

Is the Editor In? 20 min 4 2 

Kansas Immigrants, 20 min.... 5 1 

Men Not Wanted, 30 min 8 

Mike Donovan's Courtship, 15 m. 1 3 

Mother Goose's Goslings, 30 m. 7 9 

Mrs. Carver's Fancy Ball, 40 m. 4 3 
Mrs. Stubbins' Book Agent, 30 

min 3 2 

My Lord in Livery, 1 hr 4 3 

My Neighbor's Wife, 45 min... 3 3 

My Turn Next, 45 min 4 3 

My Wife's Relations, 1 hr 4 6 

Not a Man in the House, 40 m. 5 

Obstinate Family, 40 min 3 3 

Only Cold Tea, 20 min 3 3 

Outwitting the Colonel, 25 min. 3 2 

Pair of Lunatics, 20 min 1 1 

Patsy O'Wang, 35 min 4 3 

Pat, the Apothecary, 35 min... 6 2 

Persecuted Dutchman, 30 min.. 6 3 

Regular Fix, 35 min 6 4 

Rough Diamond, 40 min 4 3 

Second Childhood, 15 min 2 2 

Slasher and Crasher, 50 min... 5 2 

Taking Father's Place, 30 min. . 5 3 

Taming a Tiger, 30 min 3 

That Rascal Pat, 30 min 3 2 

Those Red Envelopes, 25 min. 4 4 
Too ]\Iuch of a Good Thing, 45 

min 3 6 

Treasure from Egypt, 45 min. 4 1 

Turn Him Out, 35 min 3 2 

Two Aunts and a Photo, 20 m.. 4 

Two Bonnycastles, 45 min 3 3 

Two Gentlemen in a Fix, 15 ni. 2 

Two Ghosts in White. 20 min.. 8 

Two of a Kind, 40 min 2 3 

Uncle Dick's Mistake, 20 min.. 3 2 

Wanted a Correspondent, 45 m. 4 4 

Wanter a Hero. 20 min 1 1 

Which Will He Marrv ? 20 min. 2 8 

Who Is Who? 40 min. 3 2 

Wide Enough for Two, 45 min. 5 2 

Wrong Babv, 25 min 8 

Yankee Peddler, 1 hr 7 3 



VAUDEVILLE SKETCHES, MON- 
OLOGUES. ETHIOPIAN PLAYS. 

M. F. 

Ax'in' Her Father, 25 min 2 3 

Booster Club of Blackville, 25 m.lO 
Breakfast Food for Two, 20 m. . 1 1 

Cold Finish, 15 min 2 1 

Coon Creek CourtL-hip, 15 min.. 1 1 
Coontown Thirteen Club, 25 m. 14 

Counterfeit Bills, 20 min 1 1 

Doings of a Dude, 20 min..... 2 1 

Dutch Cocktail, 20 min 2 

Five Minutes from Yell College, 

15 min 2 

For Reform, 20 min 4 

Fresh Timothy Hay, 20 min... 2 1 
Glickman, the Glazier, 25 min.. 1 1 
Handy Andy (Negro), 12 min.. 2 

Her Hero, 20 min 1 1 

Hey, Rube! 15 min 1 

Home Run, 15 min 1 1 

Hot Air, 25 min 2 1 

Jumbo Jum, 30 min 4 3 

Little Red School House, 20 m. 4 

Love and Lather, 35 min 3 2 

Marriage and After, 10 min... 1 
Mischievous Nigger, 25 min... 4 2 

Mistaken Miss, 20 min 1 1 

Mr. and Mrs. Fido, 20 min 1 1 

Mr. Badger's Uppers, 40 min.. 4 2 
One Sweetheart for Two, 20 m. 2 
Oshkosh Next Week, 20 min . . 4 

Oyster Stew, 10 min 2 

Pete Yansen's Gurl's Moder, 10 

min 1 

Pickles for Two, 15 min 2 

Pooh Bah of Peacetown, 35 min. 2 2 
Prof. Black's Funnygraph, 15 m. 6 

Recruiting Office, 15 min 2 

Sham Doctor, 10 min 4 2 

Si and I, 15 min 1 

Special Sale, 15 min 2 

Stage Struck Darky, 10 min... 2 1 
Sunny Son of Italv, 15 min... 1 

Time Table. 20 min 1 1 

Tramp and the Actress, 20 min. 1 1 
Troubled by Ghosts, 10 min... 4 
Troubles of Rozinski, 15 min.. 1 
Two Jay Detectives, 15 min... 3 

Umbrella Mender, 15 min 2 

Uncle Bill at the Vaudeville. 15 

min 1 

Uncle Jeff, 25 min 5 2 

Who Gits de Reward? 30 min.. 5 1 



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Master thoughts of masterminds. 

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Monologues, dialogues, drills. 
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Plans, invitations, decorations, 

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Recitations, dialogues, drills. 
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Little Folks* Budget. 

Easy pieces to speak, songs. 
One Hundred Entertainments. 

New parlor diversions, socials. 
Patriotic Celebrations. 

Great variety of material. 
Pranks and Pastimes. 

Parlor games for children. 
Shadow Pictures, Pantomimes, 

Charades, and how to prepare. 
Tableaux and Scenic Readings. 

New and novel; for all ages. 
Twinkling Finders and Swaying 

Figures. For little tots. 
Yuletide Entertainments. 

A choice Christmas collection. 

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The Debater's Handbook. 

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Everybody's Letter Writer. 

A handy manual. 
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Private Theatricals. 

How to put on plays. 
Social Card Games. 

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Black American Joker. 

Minstrels' and end men's gags. 
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